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Origins of the Boiston surname

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About the Boistons

We have a total number of 997 records for people with the last name Boiston.

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Where do most Boistons live?

In 1921, most Boistons lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Boistons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 920 records for the Boiston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Boistons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Boiston first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Margaret
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Boistons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Boistons in 1921
Housemaid Domestic

4

Domestic Servant

3

Dressmaker

3

Living On Her Own Means

3

Farmers Wife

2

Common Male occupations for Boistons in 1921
Quarryman

13

Coal Miner

12

Coal Miner Hewer

8

Gamekeeper

7

Quarryman Stone

6

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